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INSTRUCTIONS CAMCORDER GZ-HD320 GZ-HD300 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH...
To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten.
Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camcorder turn on the camcorder Power button LCD monitor Select [ON] if daylight saving time is observed Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode Select recording mode (REC) The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. Start recording Remaining space on the hard disk...
Playing back Select playback mode (PLAY) The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file Index screen Select (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 21) To view files on TV (Z p. 24) ...
Dispose of used battery promptly. could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact • Keep away from children. your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. malfunction yourself.
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Remember that this camcorder is intended for Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause private consumer use only. eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal Any commercial use without proper permission circuitry.
Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Index ............10 Managing Files ........26 Capturing a Still Image from a Video .... 26 Indications on LCD Monitor ....12 Deleting Files ..........26 Accessories ..........14 Preparing the Remote Control ...... 14 COPYING Necessary Settings before Use .....15 Charging the Battery Pack ......
After the menu is displayed on the LCD recorded data to a DVD or other recording monitor: media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data,...
GETTING STARTED Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 5, and 6 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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Camcorder Remote Control ! Power Button Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window # HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 24) R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) $ Component Connector (Z p. 24) S Up Button % DISPLAY Button (Z p. 13) T Skip Backward Button &...
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 35) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator $ Counter (Z p.
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p.
Accessories AP-V20M BN-VF808U AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack Component Cable CR2025 RM-V751U AV Cable USB Cable Remote Control Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control. CD-ROM NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter.
Necessary Settings before Use (Continued) Select [CLOCK SETTING]. Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. To return to the previous screen Select @. Selected area is highlighted To quit the screen ...
Other Settings To remove a microSD card Using a microSD Card Push the microSD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from NOTE •...
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (video) mode. recording mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To stop recording To change the video quality...
Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (still image) mode. recording mode. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image. To view the last recorded image ...
Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Select mode. mode: • Select the recording mode. Press INFO twice or INFO and then select Zoom out Zoom in mode: Press INFO. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Files Video Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. (video) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page To change the number of thumbnails ...
Playing Back Files (Continued) Still Image Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. (still image) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page To zoom in the image during playback ...
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the Manual Setting in Menu focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. In the manual recording mode: Changing to Manual Recording Mode Touch MENU. Preparation: Select [MANUAL SETTING]. • Select mode. • Select the recording mode.
USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with NOTE high-definition or PAL-type color television • When connecting to the HDMI cable, the signals. It cannot be used with a television of a image or sound may not appear on the TV different standard.
To connect using the AV connector Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed DC Connector AV Connector AC Adapter Turn on the camcorder and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX...
EDITING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting Files Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning • Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing files. Also, them, release the protection first. •...
NOTE AC Adapter • USB Cable It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner.
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Copying Files (Continued) Select [EXECUTE]. Backup All Files • The files are copied on the disc. When Preparation: [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK. • • Select mode. When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS • Select HDD or microSD card. [STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, •...
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder camcorder. Preparation: • Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX Create a playlist. • input mode. Turn off all units. Check that the images from the camcorder To connect using the AV connectors ...
PC OPERATION Creating a Disc Using a PC Please read the “JVC Software License Click [Easy Installation]. Agreement” in the CD-ROM instruction before you install software. You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a disc using a PC.
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Making Backup on the PC Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued) Making User Lists to Arrange the Click the recording date. Files You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC.
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Copying Files to a disc Drag the file, and drop into the part at the bottom and click [Next]. Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video Suitable if you will give the disc disc: to your friends and relatives.
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
Using with a Portable Media Player To cancel the export setting Turning on the Export Mode Select the file and select [ ] again. To quit the screen You can easily transfer videos recorded in 1) Select [DONE]. export mode to iTunes .
Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode Uploading Files You can upload the file to video sharing For details on uploading files, refer to the websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording. operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- ROM. Preparation: •...
If the solutions indicated in the malfunctions. chart do not solve the problem, consult your • The camcorder heats up when it is used for a nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long time. instructions. • The battery heats up during charging.
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If a malfunction occurs in the HDD ! P erform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ...
Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the SET DATE/TIME! clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. COMMUNICATING ERROR • CANNOT USE IN Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [HDD].
Specifications General AC Adapter Power supply Power requirement DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Output § Power consumption DC 11 V , 1 A Approx.
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Approximate recordable time (for video) microSD Card Recording medium GZ-HD300 GZ-HD320 Quality 60 GB 120 GB 4 GB 8 GB 5 h 30 m 11 h 20 m 40 m 7 h 30 m 15 h 30 m...
Cautions Battery Pack Recording Medium • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery pack is a Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your lithium-ion battery. Before using recorded data. the supplied battery pack or an • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, optional battery pack, be sure or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or...
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• To prevent the unit from dropping, Main Unit • Fasten the grip belt securely. • When using the camcorder with a tripod, • For safety, DO NOT attach the camcorder to the tripod securely..open the camcorder’s chassis. If the camcorder drops, you may be injured and ...